About the course

This day will discuss the varied roles of the theatre nurse, from admitting the surgical patient through to post-operative care. We will also cover theatre management, including infection control and hygiene standards. The day will be adaptable to provide time for discussion and case based scenarios depending on the needs of the audience. Delegates are encouraged to bring questions and situations they find challenging to discuss, and hopefully provide some options to try back in practice.

Specific areas to be covered

Admitting the surgical patient

Safety checklist

Efficient patient lists

Preparation of the patient

Care of patient during surgery

Assistance during surgery – scrubbing in

Post operative care

Theatre design – equipment and utilising space

Hygiene and infection control

Management of infectious patients in theatre

The role of the nursing team in theatre management

Overview of sterilisation methods

Speaker
Alison Young DipAVN(Surgical) VTS(Surgery) RVN
Head Theatre Nurse, Royal Veterinary College